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English 3 Vocab Lesson 1

English 3 Vocab Lesson 1. Factious . Causing disagreement. Name to factious topics that often get people worked up. Ignoble ( adj ). Dishonorable, shameful What is an ignoble act that someone you know has committed?. Boor (n). A rude or impolite person How do you handle boors?.

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English 3 Vocab Lesson 1

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  1. English 3 Vocab Lesson 1

  2. Factious • Causing disagreement. • Name to factious topics that often get people worked up.

  3. Ignoble (adj) • Dishonorable, shameful • What is an ignoble act that someone you know has committed?

  4. Boor (n) • A rude or impolite person • How do you handle boors?

  5. Aegis (n) • A shield; protection • What is something that gives children aegis when they are feeling scared of the dark?

  6. Perspicacity (N) • Wise judgment; crafty; street smarts • Would you rather have book knowledge or perspicacity? Why?

  7. Fervent (adj) • Eager; earnest • How can you tell someone is a fervent UK or UL fan?

  8. Rectify (v) • To correct; make right • What is a good way to rectify an argument with a friend?

  9. Enervate (v) • To weaken • How was the drought enervating to Hardin County and Kentucky?

  10. Besiege (V) • To overwhelm, to attack • What insect would you not want to be besieged by?

  11. Ephemeral (adj) • Lasting a brief time; short-lived • Name a person who had ephemeral fame.

  12. Altruism (n) • An act of goodwill, a totally unselfish act. • Are altruistic acts possible?

  13. Carrion (n) • Decaying flesh • Where do we see carrion reguarly?

  14. Erotic (adj) • Pertaining to sexual love

  15. Amorphous (adj) • Shapeless, lacking form or boundaries • How are dreams often amorphous?

  16. Opulent (adj) • Wealthy, rich, luxurious • What is an opulent car/truck you would like to own?

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